Question

read the following sentence from a speech addressing a group of elderly and ill nursing - home residents: o.k., so first you want to make sure your will is in place. have you told your family about the kind of funeral service you want? make sure you watch the price on that; it can get expensive. which best explains why the tone is inappropriate for the audience? a. it is offhand and not solemn enough. b. it is too poetic and not formal enough. c. it is disorganized and too solemn. d. it is too impersonal and lacks passion.

Explanation:

The speech uses casual language like "O.K.," and frames heavy topics (wills, funerals) in a casual, practical way without the solemnity needed for elderly, ill residents. Option A matches this: the tone is offhand and not solemn enough. Option B is wrong as it's not poetic; C is wrong because it's not too solemn; D is wrong because it's not impersonal, just overly casual.

Answer:

A. It is offhand and not solemn enough.